Elizabeth Laird
Charleston
Summary
Proven Line Cook/Chef with a track record of enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional food preparation and kitchen efficiency. Skilled in time management and problem-solving, adept at maintaining high standards under pressure. Able to work well in a team or alone, fast and eagar learner. Motivated and always interesting in learning new techniques/skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Famulari's Pizzeria
08.2024 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Different food handling skills such as; knife skills, food preparation, menu knowledge, and dough preparation.
Chef De Partie
Bearcat
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Worked with a various doughs, breads, pastry desserts and starters.
- Expedited throughout high volume services.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
Line Cook
The Red Drum
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Worked garde manger as well as saute during high volume rushes in dinner service as well as brunch services.
- Helped with preparation of food as well as putting away inventory.
Line Cook
Boxcar Betty's
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Food preparation as well as cooking.
- Worked various different stations throughout the services.
- Fryers, assembly, expo, and dishwasher.
Line Cook
Famulari's Pizzeria
10.2019 - 04.2022
- Excelled in dough preparation as well as food preparation.
- Prepared orders during peak service hours.
- Cash handling experience and order taking experience.
- Worked with fellow line cooks to ensure efficiency as well as good product being served to guests.
- Opened and closed store alone.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ashley Ridge High School
Summerville, SC05.2019
Skills
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Highly motivated
Cleaning and organization
Customer Service
Reliable and Trustworthy
Food Preparation
Problem-Solving
Knife Skills
Kitchen Operations
Back of House Operations
Timeline
Line Cook
Famulari's Pizzeria
08.2024 - Current
Chef De Partie
Bearcat
10.2023 - 08.2024
Line Cook
The Red Drum
07.2023 - 11.2023
Line Cook
Boxcar Betty's
07.2022 - 12.2022
Line Cook
Famulari's Pizzeria
10.2019 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Ashley Ridge High School
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